Senior Manager, Packaging Creative & Production

Lowe's; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lowe's India in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Creative & Production to lead the creative direction, execution excellence, and production governance for the Private Brands packaging portfolio. The role drives high-impact, customer-centric packaging solutions aligned with brand standards and global priorities.

You will oversee day-to-day packaging design and print production workflows, partner with cross-functional teams, and ensure schedules, regulatory and sustainability goals

Job description

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowe's

Lowe's is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe's India, the Global Capability Center

Lowe's India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe's Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe's India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India.

About the Team

The Private Brands Team is committed to delivering cohesive & consistent brand experience through effective portfolio management and minimizing dependencies on third-party agencies. Our team operates through two distinct functions: Packaging Operations and After Sales Customer Support (ASCS).

The Packaging Operations Team is responsible for the execution of our Private Brand strategies. This includes managing packaging, print quality management, packaging innovation, and development. Provides in-house production capabilities for the Private Brands portfolio, through re-fresh and re-design of the SKUs for all Lowe's brands. This team also ensures that the instruction manuals, legal and packaging copy for the Private Brands products adhere to the quality standards and brand guidelines as set by Lowe's.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Packaging Creative & Production leads the creative direction, execution excellence, & production governance for Lowe's Private Brands packaging portfolio. This role delivers high-impact, customer-centric and production-ready packaging solutions that strengthen brand equity and drive purchase consideration across a diverse, multi-category portfolio.

Operating at the intersection of creative strategy and operational leadership, this leader oversees day-to-day packaging design & print production workflows, ensuring alignment with publishing calendars, product launch milestones, and global merchandising priorities. In close partnership with Private Brands, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, and global production teams, this role translates business objectives into scalable, brand-right, and shelf-ready solutions.

The position is accountable for creative excellence, print production integrity, operational rigor, global stakeholder alignment & continuous process improvement to enable speed, quality, and consistency at scale.

Roles & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Creative & Brand Leadership
  • Evolve and uphold packaging design systems and brand standards across Private Brands.
  • Provide strong art direction and design oversight to ensure quality, consistency, and customer relevance.
  • Ensure packaging solutions align with brand strategy, regulatory requirements, sustainability goals, and business objectives.
  • Ensure creative intent is preserved through final production execution.
• Print Production & Execution Excellence (Core Focus)
  • Oversee end-to-end packaging production, ensuring all files are accurate, compliant, print-ready, and optimized for manufacturing.
  • Lead governance across print production standards, dieline accuracy, color management, materials, finishes, and vendor handoffs.
  • Ensure all outputs meet quality, compliance, sustainability, and cost requirements before release to suppliers.
  • Partner with global packaging production and sourcing teams to mitigate risk, reduce rework, and accelerate speed-to-market.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex production challenges, balancing creative excellence with operational feasibility.
  • Drive continuous improvement in production workflows, documentation standards, and vendor enablement.
• Workflow Management & Operational Leadership
  • Manage day-to-day workflow of all packaging design and production initiatives.
  • Co-manage publishing and launch calendars in partnership with cross-functional leaders to develop realistic timelines based on urgency, scope, and complexity.
  • Oversee intake processes to ensur